Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods

University of Leeds

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 41,000 - 49,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + ~16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme options

On-site gym membership discounts

Personal development courses

On-site childcare access

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods. You will lead qualitative studies in autoimmune connective tissue diseases, notably SLE, contributing to methodological development within the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Based at Chapel Allerton Hospital with hybrid working, the role requires strong organizational skills and collaboration across research themes.

Qualifications

Experience in undertaking qualitative research in autoimmune connective tissue diseases such as SLE.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead studies and collaborate across research themes.

Responsibilities

Lead your own qualitative studies in SLE and related outcomes.
Contribute to the Leeds Institute research group and methods development.

Job description

Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods

This job is only available to University of Leeds staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

Do you have experience in undertaking qualitative research in autoimmune connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? Do you have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail? Do you want to be part of a successful, highly talented and leading research team? Are you keen to expand knowledge into this field and work collaboratively across research themes? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research intensive Universities?

SLE is one of a group of connective tissue diseases characterised by inflammation in multiple organs, type I interferon activity, and autoantibodies, leading to poor quality of life. It is more severe in children and people of non-European ancestry groups. Current practice is to treat SLE with a series of conventional immunosuppressants combined with glucocorticoids (GC), but evidence for the sequence in which they should be used is weak. Under current clinical guidelines, if this approach fails, and people have moderate/severe SLE, a more effective biological therapy such as rituximab, can be added to these agents later as usual care. This approach may not be optimal since SLE is most severe within the first 12 months of diagnosis, with the highest mortality, GC exposure and healthcare resource use.

Our current work aims to advance understanding on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of biological therapies given first-line or after failure of conventional immunosuppressants in people with moderate to severe SLE, as well as optimising outcome measures/treatment targets used in clinical trials and clinical practice. Since health outcome disparities exist in SLE, for this role, our work also aims to improve understanding and evaluate strategies to enhance recruitment of people from underserved groups, children and ethnic minorities into clinical trials. Qualitative research and patient public engagement are essential parts of this role.

You will lead your own studies in this area, including methods development and clinical studies and contribute to the work of the research group as a whole.

Location:

Chapel Allerton Hospital (with scope for hybrid working)

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Edward Vital, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Tel: +44 (0)113 3438412, Email: e.m.j.vital@leeds.ac.uk

Faculty/Service

Faculty of Medicine & Health

School/Institute

Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM)